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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.07, 583.63 and 275.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.07, 583.63 and 275.65 is: 380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.07 : 583.63 = 275.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.07/583.63 = 275.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.07x = 583.63 × 275.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.07x = 160,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,877.61/423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.26

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